Specialized Transportation Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Specialized Transportation Driver
SUPERVISOR: Specialized Transportation and Home Care Director
SUPERVISES: No one
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
STARTING WAGE: $14.50

JOB GOAL: Transport clients to and from hospitals, clinics, doctor’s appointments, workshops,and any other specialized transportation needs as scheduled. Transportation is provided within, as well as out of county.

DUTIES:

• Calling clients the night before pick up to confirm pick up time
• Following route and pick-up schedule as prescribed by Supervisor, driving agency vehicle, plans routes to pick up clients and transport to the appropriate facilities and return
• May be required to assist clients in/out of vehicle, as well as assistance in/out of homes and clinics
• Driver will be required to operate the wheelchair lift vans
• Position may include some special needs, providing direct service to clients on routine basis
• Must document mileage for each client transported
• Report any unusual events or observations made relevant to patient’s medical or emotional state, eligibility needs for future transportation, requests for rescheduling, social service referral needs
• Report any incidents or accidents to your supervisor
• Driver is required to attend all mandatory trainings
• Driver must be able to be credentialed and maintain credentialing by all necessary entities required by Transportation Manager and funding sources
• Maintain medical emergency supplies in vehicle as directed; report if supplies are needed
• Maintain vehicle to meet safety standards; responsible for cleanliness of vehicle, inside and out
• Report to supervisor of any additional maintenance or service needed for maintaining the vehicles
• Comply with Federal Privacy Act Regulation
• Must be CHAMPS approved
• Actively Participate in agency fundraising
• All other duties as directed by Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work between the hours of 4:30 am and 5:30 pm as schedule dictates.
• Must be available to work Sunday through Saturday and holidays as schedule dictates.
• Must be physically able to safely push wheelchair bound clients to and from vehicle and facilities, and secure wheelchair with wheelchair securements and seatbelts provided in vehicle.
• Must be able to attend and pass all required trainings and background checks required by MCOP and funding sources as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with DOT-FTA regulations, and must agree to be part of a random drug screening pool that complies with all DOT-FTA regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read map, following routine instructions and select alternative route on the spot.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record required.
• Must obtain chauffeur’s license.
• Must be insurable and obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Physically able to assist clients in/out of vehicles, homes, facilities.
• Must be able to be approved by Champs and DHHS Health Plans.
• Ability to relate well to those in poverty with limited language, the elderly, as well as persons with physical and/or mental disabilities.
• Knowledge of Monroe County, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Downriver and Toledo, OH areas preferred.
• Ability to accurately complete agency forms - i.e. Sign in/out sheets, time sheets, mileage sheets, client daily schedule sheets.

Terms of Employment: Regular part-time (up to 29 hours per week) on-the-road in conjunction with MCOP Central Office, 1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161. Some evening and Saturday work is required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Monroe County Opportunity Program is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information except where specific traits constitute a valid and necessary job requirement, or “bona fide occupational qualification” (BFOQ). MCOP is dedicated to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants or employees with disabilities should contact the Human Resources Director if there is a need to request reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local
• Regional

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required by the US Department of Transportation?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Monroe, MI 48161 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15